Medical Research - Page 12

April 10, 2026

Marriage status has surprising link to cancer risk, study suggests: 'Clear signal'

Never-married adults are significantly more likely to develop cancer, according to a University of Miami study of over 4 million people in 12 states.

April 9, 2026

Woman discovers missing nose ring traveled to her lungs, causing month-long cough

A 26-year-old TikToker says a missing nose ring was found lodged deep in her lungs near her aorta after she developed a chronic cough lasting weeks.

April 9, 2026

Common vaccine slashes Alzheimer's disease risk when dose is increased

A new study suggests a high-dose flu shot may cut Alzheimer's risk by nearly half in older adults, far outperforming the standard-dose vaccine version.

April 9, 2026

New ‘safer opioid’ delivers pain relief without addiction risk in early tests

An experimental opioid alternative called DFNZ achieved effective pain relief in mice without addiction risk or breathing suppression, a study found.

April 8, 2026

Deadly bacterial disease could be stopped with common pantry staple, study suggests

A high-protein diet rich in casein and wheat gluten could "disarm" cholera bacteria, cutting infection levels by 100-fold, a new UC Riverside study finds.

April 8, 2026

Antibacterial products may contribute to dangerous superbug crisis, study suggests

Antibacterial soaps and cleaning wipes may contribute to antimicrobial resistance, a new study suggests, with experts recommending plain soap and water instead.

April 7, 2026

Gary Woodland savors Masters return after brain surgery, PTSD battle nearly ended his career

Gary Woodland opens up about battling PTSD at the Masters, saying large galleries at Augusta National trigger fears despite heavy security presence.

April 7, 2026

Man with Celine Dion's rare disease warns her comeback could be dangerous

A former marathon runner who was himself diagnosed with stiff-person syndrome says Celine Dion's comeback tour could be a trigger for the rare condition.

April 7, 2026

Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk

A new study links tau pathology to disrupted sleep in Alzheimer's disease. Sleep expert Dr. Wendy Troxel discusses how critical sleep is for brain health.

April 6, 2026

Girl who survived brutal Florida shark attack returns to waters where it happened: 'She's fearless'

Leah Lendel survived a shark attack off Boca Grande, Florida, that nearly severed her hand. She returned to the beach as part of her healing process.